PlayStation 5 has shipped 92.2 million units worldwide as of December 31, 2025, according to Sony’s financial results. The company shipped 8 million PS5 units during the fourth quarter, representing a decrease of 1.5 million units compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.
PlayStation Network continues growth
PlayStation Network monthly active users reached 132 million as of September 30, 2025, marking an increase of 3 million users from the same period the previous year. This growth demonstrates sustained engagement across Sony’s gaming ecosystem despite the slight decline in console shipments.
The platform’s success extends beyond hardware sales, with software performance showing positive trends. Combined PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 software sales totalled 97.2 million units during Q4 2025, up 1.3 million from the previous fiscal year’s comparable period.
Digital sales dominate PlayStation software
Digital downloads have become increasingly dominant in PlayStation’s software ecosystem, accounting for 76% of full game software sales during the quarter. This represents a 2% increase from the same period last year, highlighting the continued shift towards digital distribution.
First-party titles performed particularly well, with 13.2 million units sold during the quarter – an increase of 1.6 million from the previous year. This strong performance in Sony’s own software titles helps offset the slight decline in hardware shipments. For UAE gamers considering which console variant suits them best, our PS5 buying guide covers the differences between available models.
Market context and performance
The slight decline in quarterly PlayStation 5 shipments comes as the console enters its fifth year on the market, having launched in November 2020. Despite the quarterly decrease, the cumulative 92.2 million units shipped places the PS5 among the most successful PlayStation consoles in Sony’s history.
Sony’s financial results demonstrate the company’s shift towards a more service-oriented gaming model, with recurring revenue from PlayStation Network subscriptions and digital game sales becoming increasingly important. The growth in monthly active users suggests this strategy is working, even as hardware sales moderate.